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Redskins training camp roster projection after cutting Mason Foster, signing Corey Robinson

By Jacob Camenker

LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD - SEPTEMBER 16: Linebacker Mason Foster #54 of the Washington Redskins celebrates after tackling running back Marlon Mack #25 of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter at FedExField on September 16, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) /
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LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by linebacker Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
LANDOVER, MD – OCTOBER 21: Quarterback Dak Prescott #4 of the Dallas Cowboys is tackled by linebacker Ryan Anderson #52 of the Washington Redskins in the fourth quarter at FedExField on October 21, 2018 in Landover, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images) /

Edge Rusher (5)

Ryan Kerrigan, Montez Sweat, Ryan Anderson, Jordan Brailford, Cassanova McKinzy

There’s more reason to be excited about this group with the addition of first-round pick Montez Sweat. The Mississippi State product is a freaky athlete and a well-rounded player on the field. He should be a true three-down threat and will pair well with Kerrigan, coming off a 13 sack season, moving forward.

Behind those two, Anderson will be the top backup. Anderson hasn’t lived up to the second-round pick the team spent on him in 2017, but he has set the edge well against the run in recent seasons and notched a couple of sacks last year. He should be a solid backup at the very least.

Must Read. Montez Sweat is a legitimate DROY candidate. light

Beyond that trio, things get a little more difficult. Brailford was a seventh-round pick in the 2019 NFL Draft and he was very productive in his final season at Oklahoma State. But, he started training camp on the PUP list. So, if he can’t get on the field soon, the Redskins may not be able to keep him. Still, I like Brailford’s skill set and think the team can afford to keep him.

Given Brailford’s status, Washington may end up keeping an extra pass rusher just to ensure that they aren’t thin at the position. McKinzy may be ahead of Brailford in the pecking order because of his speed off the edge. He has looked good at training camp so far and could add a different element to the Redskins pass rusher room.

This unit could end up being a major strength for the Redskins. If their young talent can develop well, their defensive front will get a lot of pressure and will make life very difficult for opposing quarterbacks.

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